British High Commission in Pretoria
High Commission 
United Kingdom Pretoria, South Africa
- Address
- Hill Street 255, 0002 Pretoria
- Website
- gov.uk
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 23 September 2024
At Hill Street 255, 0002 Pretoria, the British high commission in Pretoria represents the United Kingdom towards South Africa. Office hours are 7 days a week. Within 1 km there are 44 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the British high commission in Pretoria
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British high commission in Pretoria is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.
United Kingdom visa for South African citizens
South AfricaUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of South Africa
United KingdomSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for the United Kingdom.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Czech Republic in PretoriaPretorius Street 936, 0083 Arcadia
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Embassy of Thailand in PretoriaHill Street 248, Pretoria
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Embassy of Indonesia in PretoriaFrancis Baard Street 949, 0082 Pretoria
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High Commission of Australia in PretoriaOrient Street 292, 0083 Arcadia
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Embassy of DR Congo in PretoriaFrancis Baard Street 958, 0083 Arcadia
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Embassy of Gabon in PretoriaFrancis Baard Street 921, Pretoria
The United Kingdom’s other missions in South Africa
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Cape Town
Riebeek Street 8, 8000 Cape Town
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All missions of the United Kingdom in South Africa (3)
The British high commission in Pretoria is one of 3 missions of the United Kingdom in South Africa. Consulates: Cape Town and Johannesburg. South Africa in turn has 10 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Latest official news
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Explanation of Vote on the draft resolution on Rhetoric to Reality
UK Explanation of Vote on the draft resolution "From rhetoric to reality: a global call for concrete action against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance". Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer.
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UN Human Rights Council 62: Joint Statement for the Annual Discussion on Women's Rights
Joint Statement for the Annual Discussion on Women's Rights: Domestic violence against women and girls. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer.
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UK and South Africa launch coalition to end violence against women and girls
An international coalition was launched at the Global Partnerships Conference to prevent violence against women and girls and strengthen accountability through coordinated global action
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Foreign Secretary launches new International Coalition to End Violence against Women and Girls
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to lead UK-convened international coalition to tackle global emergency of violence against women and girls.
Good to know
About the British high commission in Pretoria
It appears in official lists as High Commission of the United Kingdom in Pretoria. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for the United Kingdom.
Address and contact
Address: Hill Street 255, 0002 Pretoria. The record for the British high commission in Pretoria includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to South Africa
British citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the British high commission in Pretoria is closed
The British high commission in Pretoria closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of the United Kingdom such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British high commission in Pretoria
Current procedures for the British high commission in Pretoria, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British high commission in Pretoria
The British high commission in Pretoria has 44 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British High Commission in Pretoria?
The British high commission in Pretoria is at Hill Street 255, 0002 Pretoria.
What are the opening hours of the British High Commission in Pretoria?
The British high commission in Pretoria is listed as open 7 days a week.
Is the British High Commission in Pretoria open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British high commission in Pretoria include Saturday.
When is the British High Commission in Pretoria closed?
The British high commission in Pretoria closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do South African citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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